Google Sketch Add ons

[astracrazy]

Sorry guys i didn't know if this is where i should post this but as most people seem to be using sketchup for the models in this forum i thought it is

Does anyone use any free additional addons to make there models? I'm using just the free version atm but didn't know if there was addons people are using as either aids or to make it better

[RicME85]

The Pro version is out there and very easy to find.

2D Fillet: http://www.ohyeahcad.com/download/
Bezier Curves: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/down ... ripts.html

Also, loads of stuff on here worth checking out - http://sketchuptips.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-plugins.html

[N12ck]

I dont use plugins,

[jordangp]

Only Plugins I ever use are the one for Kerkythea (For rendering), and I have another one to calculate volume for the fuel tank.

[N12ck]

Only Plugins I ever use are the one for Kerkythea (For rendering), and I have another one to calculate volume for the fuel tank.

Well other than kerkythea no Plugins at all

[MemroableC]

I use Cloud_v6 so that I can import wing profiles easily and the whole fredo tools library including the fillet in 3d and others.

But I am generally bad at sketchup, coming over from solidworks is hard work

[astracrazy]

thanks guys

Only Plugins I ever use are the one for Kerkythea (For rendering), and I have another one to calculate volume for the fuel tank.

what do you use to calculate fuel tank size?

[jordangp]

thanks guys

Only Plugins I ever use are the one for Kerkythea (For rendering), and I have another one to calculate volume for the fuel tank.

what do you use to calculate fuel tank size?

No idea, downloaded it a long time ago. I'm sure you can find it.

[RicME85]

I use Cloud_v6 so that I can import wing profiles easily and the whole fredo tools library including the fillet in 3d and others.

But I am generally bad at sketchup, coming over from solidworks is hard work

I visited that forum thanks to this post, some fantastic plugins on there.

On my latest version of my car I have been trying to work in smaller areas to create nicer surfaces and this has meant that Ive had to do lots of laborious work joining lines, thankfully now I dont have to as the 'Skin' plugin will create a surface between two lines for you

[CottrellGP]

I use Cloud_v6 so that I can import wing profiles easily and the whole fredo tools library including the fillet in 3d and others.

But I am generally bad at sketchup, coming over from solidworks is hard work

I visited that forum thanks to this post, some fantastic plugins on there.

On my latest version of my car I have been trying to work in smaller areas to create nicer surfaces and this has meant that Ive had to do lots of laborious work joining lines, thankfully now I dont have to as the 'Skin' plugin will create a surface between two lines for you

RicME could you send me the link please?

[RicME85]

I found it in the 'must have' thread - http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtop ... 23&t=16909
You need to sign up to be able to see the download links.
Helpfully they have GIF's to show what the plugins can do.

[astracrazy]

what settings do you guys use for Kerkythea?

[RicME85]

depends how long I can be bothered to wait.
usually, if Im just uploading a batch of pics for an update post then I keep everything the same but change to 0.6 PhotonMap - Medium + AA 0.3

[N12ck]

depends how long I can be bothered to wait.
usually, if Im just uploading a batch of pics for an update post then I keep everything the same but change to 0.6 PhotonMap - Medium + AA 0.3

For really high quality renders I can wait up to 3 hours but for quick batch uploads I wait about 10mins

[RicME85]

tbh I havent messed with the settings much so dont know how the various options differ.

what do you use for your decent renders?